Learn keys to early literacy: Building Blocks episode 2

How can parents make sure their young children are getting the language skills they need? Is the time you spend on your smartphone making you a worse parent?

Opinion editor Robert Mentzer spoke with early-literacy experts Amy McGovern and Connie Zebro of the Wausau School District for this week's episode of "Building Blocks," Daily Herald Media's new video series about early-childhood issues and how to raise great kids. New episodes every Friday all summer.

Building Blocks schedule

Every Friday morning through mid-August, Daily Herald Media will post a new video in our "Building Blocks" series of short, practical early childhood-focused interviews. Here's the full schedule of past and upcoming episodes: